你别看他这个人平时玩挺花 其实特别要面子
“Don't be fooled by his playboy image. He cares about reputation.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“If Shen Mo sees this, he definitely won't handle it.”
你 别看 他 这个人 平时 玩挺花 其实 特别要面子
“Don't be fooled by his playboy image. He cares about reputation.”
“He rarely mentions his daughter to others”
“He acts like a carefree playboy, but his pride is fragile, so crossing this line will seriously trigger him.”
In Chinese culture, 'mianzi' represents one's social standing and dignity. Even people who seem unconventional in private often fiercely guard their public family image.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
don't be fooled by; despite the fact that
Used at the beginning of a sentence to set up a contrast between outward appearances and actual reality.
to party hard; to have a wild or promiscuous lifestyle
Colloquial slang used to describe someone who engages in wild entertainment or romantic escapades.
to care a lot about reputation/face; keen on face-saving
Very common phrase to describe someone who is deeply concerned with how others perceive their status and dignity.
